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Billing and Bookkeeping: Career and Education Opportunities in Iowa

Billing and Bookkeeping:
Bookkeepers track and manage the money that passes through our companies and other enterprises. They keep the accounts and make sure that the bills are paid and invoices issued.

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Iowa has a population of 3,007,856, which has grown by 2.79% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Hawkeye State," Iowa's capital and largest city is Des Moines. In 2008, there were a total of 2,025,350 jobs in Iowa. The average annual income was $37,509 in 2008, up from $35,755 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Iowa was 6.0% in 2009, which has grown by 1.6% since the previous year. Roughly 21.2% of Iowa residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Iowa include machinery manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing, and grain milling. Notable tourist attractions include the Science Center of Iowa, the Italian, and the Hubbell Historical Center.

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CAREERS WITHIN Billing and Bookkeeping

Bookkeepers compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Bookkeepers need to use core mathematical skills in problem solving. They also need to read and understand what has been read.